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Moreh in May
Manipur, India
May tests your commitment to Moreh — 36°C at the border and rising.
The May story
Traders offer better deals before monsoon disrupts supply chains. Sweat equity, literally.
Why May scores 3/5
Weather
May tests your commitment to Moreh — 36°C at the border and rising.
Roads & Access
note: From Imphal — 110km, 4 hrs on NH 39 (now NH 2). Indo-Myanmar border crossing.. from nearest city: Imphal 110km, 4 hrs
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: PHC Moreh. Chandel 55km for district hospital. Imphal 110km for specialist care.. rescue: Assam Rifles + BSF. ambulance: 108 to Chandel. nearest hospital: PHC Moreh
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Airtel and BSNL work. Jio available. May pick up Myanmar signals near border.
Kids
Kid-friendly (2/5) — Unique border town experience
Elevation
269m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓bargain hunters
- ✓transit travellers
Who should think twice
- ✗comfort seekers
- ✗those planning longer stays
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January is Moreh at its most comfortable — the border heat retreats and the market energy stays. |
| February | 4/5 | Dry season continues |
| March | 3/5 | March heats Moreh's bazaar — the border trade doesn't slow but your stamina might. |
| April | 3/5 | April bakes Moreh into a border-town sweat — but the market stalls don't melt. |
| Mayviewing | 3/5 | May tests your commitment to Moreh — 36°C at the border and rising. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon + muggy |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 2/5 | Late monsoon |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon revival |
| November | 4/5 | Cool and comfortable |
| December | 3/5 | December cools Moreh further — the border town wraps up the year with quieter trade and holiday warmth. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Imphal 110km, 4 hrs
Elevation
269m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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